GE HOTPOINT RS504GN, Instructions Manual

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Cleaning Guide
range/oven parts cool before touching or handling.
PART
USE
GENERAL
Do not clean the bake
unit or broil unit.
Any soil will burn off when the unit is heated.
NOTE: The bake unit can be gently to clean the oven floor. If residue or ash
accumulates around the bake unit, gently wipe around the unit with warm water.
Bake Unit and
Broil Unit
Broiler Pan and Rack
●
Soap and Water
●
Soap-Find Scouring Pad
●
Plastic Scouring Pad
●
Dishwasher-Safe
Drain and COOI pan and rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to
cool. ) on detergent. Fill the pan with warm water and spread damp cloth or paper
towel over the rack. Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes. Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse
and dry.
The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Pull off knobs. Wash gently, but do not soak. Dry and return control knobs to range.
See instructions on page 21.
Control Knobs:
Range Top and Oven
●
Mild Soap and Water
Outside Glass Finish
●
Soap and Water
Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If
knobs are removed, do not allow water to run down inside the surface of glass while cleaning.
DO USE steel wool,
To safely clean surfaces: wash, rinse, and then polish with a
ammonia, acids or dry cloth.
commercial oven
Metal, including
Brushed Chrome
(models so
equipped)
●
Soap and Water
DO
USE
oven cleaners, If acids should spill on the range while it is hot, use a dry
cleansing powders or harsh paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When the
abrasives. These might
surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills, such as
scratch the surface. smatterings, etc., wash with soap and when
and then rinse. with a dry cloth.
Porcelain Enamel
and Painted
●
Paper Towel
●
Dry Cloth
●
Soap and Water
Outside of Oven Door
●
Soap and Water
DO USE
oven Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and
cleaners, cleansing powders front of the oven door. On non-self-cleaning ovens, wipe
or harsh abrasives. These
doors with soap and water. Rinse well. Snap on
might scratch the surface.
door causes
stains when the oven is
reheated.
Your shelves can be by using any and materials. Rinse thoroughly to
remove all materials after cleaning. Some commercial oven cleaners cause darkening
and discoloration. When using for first time, test cleaner on small part of shelf and check for
discoloration before completely cleaning.
DO
USE
a dishwasher Spatters and spills burn away when the coils are heated. At
to* the the end meal, remove all cookware from the unit and
DO handle the unit
heat the soiled unit at HI. Let the burn off about a
before completely cooled.
minute and switch the unit to OFF. Avoid getting
DO
self-clean
the
materials on the coils. Wipe off any cleaning materials with
units or immerse
a damp paper heating the unit.
Shelves
●
Soap and Water
●
Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
●
Commercial Oven Cleaner
Surface Unit Coils
in any kind of liquid.
Cool pan slightly. on detergent and wash or scour pan with warm water. Rinse and
dry. In addition, pan may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Chrome-Plated
Drip Pans
●
Soap and Water
●
Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
(Non-metallic)
●
Plastic Scouring Pad
●
Use following directions for Standard Enamel Oven only See page 20 for Continuous-Cleaning oven.
Oven door can be removed-sw page 21. DO NOT place door under running water, or
immerse. Use same directions for cleaning as for Oven Liner, below.
●
See below
Inside Oven
Oven
(CAUTION: When in
use, light bulbs can
become warm enough to
break if touched with
moist cloth or towel.
When cleaning, avoid
touching warm lamps
with cleaning cloths. )
●
Soap and Water
●
Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
●
Commercial Oven Cleaner
Cool before cleaning.
FOR LIGHT SOIL: Frequent wiping with mild soap and water (especially after cooking
meat)
prolong the time between major cleaning. Rinse thoroughly. Soap left on
liner causes additional stains when oven is reheated.
FOR HEAVY SOIL: Choose a non-abrasive
and instructions, using thin
layer of cleaner. Use of rubber gloves is recommend. Wipe or rub lightly on stubborn
spots. Rinse well. Wipe off any oven cleaner that gets on thermostat bulb. When rinsing oven
after cleaning, wipe thermostat bulb.
*Spillage marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration. should be wiped up
immediately (blotted up if in Continuous-Cleaning oven), with care being taken not to touch any hot portion of the oven. When surface is cool, clean and
rinse.
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